Dr. David Daniel selected to Tech Titans Hall of FameMTBCDr. David Daniel has been selected as the 2015 inductee to the Tech Titans Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes a technology visionary from the DFW Metroplex for outstanding leadership in assisting, advancing and accelerating the performance of the technology industry and/or adoption of technology in North Texas. These accomplishments must span more than one decade and reach far beyond the individual's company or organization.

Revealing the 5 fastest growing midsize tech firms in DFWDallas Business JournalThe Metroplex Technology Business Council unveiled North Texas' five fastest growing midsize companies at its Fast Tech event.
It also honored a company for its continued fast-pace of growth with the first-ever momentum award.
The reveal named the five firms, all which have revenues between $2 million and $200 million, in no particular order. The top company will be awarded the Fast Tech award at the Tech Titans Gala on Aug. 21.

'Funtenna' uses sound waves, radio to hack internet of thingsRT A new hacking technique that uses sound and radio waves can siphon data from devices even without Internet access. Showcased at the Black Hat security summit in Las Vegas, the "Funtenna" hack has the potential to unravel the Internet of Things.

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Network change management best practicesInformationWeekNo one wants to be that person who caused the network to crash while implementing a change. Here are some steps to help ensure successful network changes.

Mini makers: Best 12 maker kits for kidsEE TimesSummer vacation is almost over. If you're like most parents, you want to keep your kids engaged and still learning during the summer while preparing them for the next school year. If you're a maker at heart, or if your child has the innovative spirit, read on. This top 12 list highlights the best engineering, electronics, robotics and energy kits money can buy so your kid can grow up to be the next Tesla.

North Texas App Incubator Seeks Startup IdeasCode Authority Inc.CodeLaunch is an annual App incubation competition accepting applications through May 31 for the fifth annual competition. All types of Apps are welcome, whether they be Mobile Apps, SAAS concepts, or something else. CodeLaunch is produced by Code Authority Custom Software. They provide the eventual winner with an investment in the form of free services.

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7 lessons from the Internet of Things frontierForbesAbout 90 percent of the companies looking to launch an Internet of Things initiative want their system delivered via cloud software and infrastructure, the creator of one IoT platform is finding.

6 tips for hiring the best remote workersInc.comToday's smart entrepreneurs are tapping into an enormous source of labor potential — the remote worker.
The problem of obtaining top talent has always been a tough one. Persuading an exceptional worker to uproot from a distant locale and join your startup is time-consuming and expensive. Startups simply don't have the luxury of time or extra expenses.

The world's richest women in tech 2015ForbesOn the new Forbes list of the world's 100 Richest In Tech, there are a mere seven women. These women include entrepreneurs who built innovative companies, heirs who took over tech fortunes and an executive who has run two of Silicon Valley's most successful companies. Four of the female tech billionaires are based in the U.S., while the others hail from Switzerland, China and Hong Kong. The path to their riches lay in both software and hardware, and in everything from sound technology to online gambling.

Big data analytical advances from academia, business are enhancing exploration of universeAmerican Statistical Association via Phys,orgStatisticians have combined state-of-the-art analytical techniques from the academic and business worlds to tackle the big data challenges confronting astrophysicists and astronomers as they explore the mysteries of our universe, Lars K.S. Daldorff and Siavoush Mohammadi today told an audience at the 2015 Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle.